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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lami, Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Christian Lami, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lami is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lami’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lami’s office at (310) 534-8164.
What languages does Dr. Lami speak?
Dr. Lami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lami typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lami diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lami. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lami typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christian Lami may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Lami's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lami accept my insurance?
Dr. Lami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 534-8164 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lami accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Lami in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lami's office located?
Dr. Christian Lami's Primary Practice
3500 Lomita Blvd Ste 203
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 534-8164
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Christian Lami?
Dr. Lami has appointments available at his Torrance, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Lami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598144974.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lami
What is Dr. Christian Lami's specialty?
Dr. Lami is a Internist near Torrance, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Christian Lami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lami is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Christian Lami accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christian Lami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christian Lami offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lami, or call (310) 534-8164 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Christian Lami?
Please contact Dr. Lami's office at (310) 534-8164 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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